Bill · S. 1214· Senate(119-S-1214)

Heating and Cooling Relief Act

Age: 80 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 3/31/2025
Last activity: 3/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by: Edward Markey
Cosponsors: - 9 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Heating and Cooling Relief Act aims to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase support for heating and cooling. The bill seeks to protect low-income families from high energy burdens and utility shutoffs caused by extreme weather and rising costs. It proposes significant funding increases for the Home Energy Assistance Program to assist all eligible households. Additionally, the bill expands weatherization efforts and provides grants for a just transition away from fossil fuels. It also implements new protections against utility late fees and disconnections.

Yes· 3 of 15

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9
Provides substantial direct financial relief, shutoff protections, and weatherization for low-income families.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+8
Significantly increases financial aid for low-income households to manage essential energy costs.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+7
Supports transition to renewable energy through weatherization, heat pumps, and community solar programs.